Go to www.careercruising.com User ID: uppergrand PASSWORD: 46260
Click on Career Matchmaker (at the top of the page)
Use your proper name to login (you will need to login again for another assignment)
Click on Start a new Matchmaker session
Answer the questions. SAVEYour Results!
Click on box if you are not sure what is being asked.
When you are finished, a list of occupation suggestions appears. Read through the list.
Choose one occupation that appeals to you. When you click the occupation, you will see a box on the left of the screen.
Access and record the following information in point form on the chart that looks similar to the one below.
Name of occupation
Job description- environment- tasks,- co-workers
Working Conditions
EarningsHow much is the pay?Starting pay? - To?How long does it take get more $?
Education RequiredHighschool? College?Apprenticeship?University?If no formal education is required, what might you need to do to learn about and get into that field?How long? Courses?
Career Paths(levels of employment)
Related Occupations(at least 3)
Other interesting or relevant information related to this profession.(Minimum 2 points)
List 2 other occupations from the list that interest you. Explain why each one interests you.
Is there an occupation that interests you that was NOT on your list? What occupation? _
Now that you’ve researched the above occupation, explain in approx 50-100 words whyit appeals to you (why you like it) and whether you think you can manage the educationrequired to achieve it.
Your career is the sum total of your life experiences. William Bridges says, “Think of your career as a journey that includes all the events of your life.” (Career Studies, Pg 15)
You have the option of downloading this assignment as a Text Document. It has been created using Open Office.
Career Cruising Internet Assignment
Instructions:
List 2 other occupations from the list that interest you. Explain why each one interests you.
Is there an occupation that interests you that was NOT on your list? What occupation? _
Now that you’ve researched the above occupation, explain in approx 50-100 words whyit appeals to you (why you like it) and whether you think you can manage the education required to achieve it.
Your career is the sum total of your life experiences. William Bridges says, “Think of your career as a journey that includes all the events of your life.” (Career Studies, Pg 15)
You have the option of downloading this assignment as a Text Document. It has been created using Open Office.